Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania – Independence Day.

I am confident that the development of friendly and cooperative relations between Azerbaijan and Mauritania will always contribute to the prosperity of our peoples.

On this remarkable day, I extend my best wishes to you, and wish the friendly people of Mauritania peace and prosperity.

Sincerely,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 25 November 2015